In his role as trustee of the Students’ Union, Mr Ferguson will advise on how it’s run and the strategic direction of the organisation.
His appointment coincides with the start of a £25million project to refurbish the 1960s Students’ Union building on Queen’s Road, Clifton.
Thangham Debbonaire, a nationally recognised expert in helping victims of domestic violence, has also been appointed as a new trustee alongside George Ferguson.
She has worked with schools and youth projects to give young people violence-free lives and was the Labour party candidate for the Ashley ward in the May 2011 elections.
Samantha Budd, Chief Executive of the Students’ Union, said: “These appointments will really strengthen our board and ensure that the Union continues to develop into a high-quality and effective organisation that adds tangible value to the University and the wider community.”
To read more about the trustees of the Students’ Union, please see the Students’ Union website.